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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Security Council Resolution 2259 on Libya: Full support to National Accord Government

Recalling
its
resolution 1970 (2011) and all its subsequent resolutions on Libya,

Reaffirming
its
strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
integrity and national unity of Libya,

Calling
on
all parties to armed conflict to take all appropriate steps to
protect civilians,
andrecalling
that
all parties to armed conflict must comply strictly with the
obligations applicable to them under international humanitarian,
human rights and refugee law,

Welcoming
the
efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and
the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to facilitate a
Libyan-led political solution to address the political, security,
economic and institutional crises facing Libya, including through the
formation of a Government of National Accord,

Welcoming
the
signing on 17 December 2015 of the Libyan Political Agreement of
Skhirat, Morocco by the majority of the Libyan delegates to the
UN-facilitated political dialogue, and by a wide range of
representatives of Libyan society, municipal leaders and heads of
political parties, and recognizing
the
contribution of Member States to host and support the meetings of
that dialogue, including the countries of the region in particular
the Kingdom of Morocco for its efforts in advancing the Agreement,
including through hosting the Libyan Political Dialogue,

Recognising
the importance of the continued inclusiveness of the Libyan Political
Agreement, and in this regard, strongly encouraging all parties in
Libya to seize this historic opportunity to be part of and to engage
constructively with the Agreement, in good faith and with sustained
political will,

Recognizing
the
need for assistance planning for a Government of National Accord and
security arrangements,and
recalling
that Member States at the Rome Conference on 13 December 2015
underlined their commitment to provide technical, economic, security
and counter-terrorism assistance,

Expressing
concern at the grave humanitarian situation in Libya and encouraging
Member States to respond generously to the Libya Humanitarian
Response Plan for 2016,

Welcoming
the
efforts made by all participants in the UN-facilitated Libyan
Political Dialogue and other tracks of the peace process, including
the contributions of civil society, tribal leaders, local-level
ceasefires, prisoner exchanges and the return of internally displaced
persons,

Urging
the
full, equal and effective participation of women in all activities
relating to the democratic transition, conflict resolution and
peacebuilding in line with relevant Security Council resolutions,
including resolutions 1325 (2000), 2122 (2013), and 2242 (2015), and
in this regard welcoming
the
UN facilitation of meetings of women’s participation within the
framework of the Political Dialogue,

Recalling
resolution
2214 (2015)and
condemning the
terrorist acts being committed in Libya by groups proclaiming
allegiance to Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known
as Da’esh) including those committed by individuals, groups,
undertakings and entities designated as associated with ISIL or
Al-Qaida by the 1267/1989/2253 ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions
Committee (the Committee) and further
reiterating grave
concern about the negative impact of their presence, violent
extremist ideology and deadly actions in Libya, neighbouring States,
and the region,

Reaffirming
the
need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the
United Nations and international law, including applicable
international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law, threats to
international peace and security caused by terrorist acts, including
those committed by groups proclaiming allegiance to ISIL in Libya,
and recalling,
in this regard, the obligations under resolution 2253 (2015), and
urging
all Member States to actively cooperate in this regard with the
Government of National Accord and provide support as requested,

Condemning
any
engagement in direct or indirect trade, in particular of oil and oil
products, modular refineries, and related materiel including
chemicals and lubricants, with ISIL, and other individuals, groups,
undertakings, and entities designated as associated with ISIL or
Al-Qaida by the Committee, and reiterating
that such engagement would constitute support for such individuals,
groups, undertakings, and entities and may lead to further listings
by the Committee,

Expressing
its
concern about the problem of smuggling oil products from Libya and
calling
on
all Member States to cooperate with the Government of National
Accord,

Reiterating
its grave concern at the recent proliferation of, and endangerment of
lives by, the smuggling of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea, in
particular off the coast of Libya and into and through Libyan
territory, recalling
its
resolution 2240 (2015)which
condemnsall
acts of migrant smuggling and human trafficking into, through and
from Libyan territory and off the coast of Libya, and urging
all
Member States to cooperate with the Government of National Accord to
tackle this issue,

Reaffirming
the
importance of holding accountable those responsible for violations or
abuses of human rights or violations of international humanitarian
law, including those involved in attacks targeting civilians,

Recalling
its decision in resolution 1970 (2011) to refer the situation in
Libya to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and
affirming
the importance of the Government of National Accord’s full
cooperation with the International Criminal Court and the Prosecutor,

Expressing
deep
concern at the threat posed by unsecured arms and ammunition in Libya
and their proliferation, which undermines stability in Libya and the
region, including through transfer to terrorist and violent extremist
groups, and underlining
the importance of coordinated international support to the Government
of National Accord and the region to address these issues,

Further
recalling the
arms embargo, travel ban, assets freeze and measures concerning
illicit oil exports which were imposed and modified by resolutions
1970 (2011), 1973 (2011), 2009 (2011), 2040 (2012), 2095 (2013), 2144
(2014), 2146 (2014), 2174 (2014) 2213 (2015) (the Measures), and that
the mandate of the Panel of Experts established by paragraph 24 of
resolution 1973 (2011) and modified by resolutions 2040 (2012), 2146
(2014) and 2174 (2014) was extended until 30 April 2016 by resolution
2213 (2015),

Encouraging
the
Government of National Accord to implement measures to increase
transparency of government revenues and expenditures, including
salaries, subsidies, and other transfers from the Central Bank of
Libya, to ensure the long-term sustainability of Libya’s financial
resources,

Expressing
concern
about activities which could damage the integrity and unity of Libyan
State financial institutions and the National Oil Company,
highlighting
the importance of these institutions continuing to function for the
benefit of all Libyans, and stressing
the
need for the Government of National Accord to exercise sole and
effective oversight over the National Oil Company, the Central Bank
of Libya, and the Libyan Investment Authority as a matter of urgency,
without prejudice to future constitutional arrangements pursuant to
the Libyan Political Agreement,

Emphasizing
the
need for all parties to comply with their obligations under
international humanitarian law and to respect the United Nations
guiding principles of humanitarian emergency assistance,

Recalling
its determination in resolution 2238 (2015) that the situation in
Libya constitutes a threat to international peace and security,

Welcomes
the
signature on 17 December 2015 of the Libyan Political Agreement of
Skhirat, Morocco to form a Government of National Accord consisting
of the Presidency Council and Cabinet supported by the other
institutions of state including the House of Representatives and
State Council;

Welcomes
the
formation of the Presidency Council and calls
upon
it towork
expeditiously within the 30 days stated in the Libyan Political
Agreement to form a Government of National Accord, and to finalise
interim security arrangements necessary for stabilising Libya, and
in this regard calls
upon Member States to respond urgently to requests from it for
assistance;

Endorses
the Rome Communiqué of 13 December 2015 to support the Government
of National Accord as the sole legitimate government of Libya,
stresses
that a Government of National Accord that should be based in the
capital Tripoli is urgently needed to provide Libya with the means
to maintain governance, promote stability and economic development,
and expresses
its determination in this regard to support the Government of
National Accord;

Requests
thatall
Member States fully support the efforts of the Special
Representative of the Secretary-General and work with the Libyan
authorities and UNSMIL to develop a coordinated package of support
to build the capacity of the Government of National Accord, in line
with Libyan priorities and in response to requests for assistance;

Calls
upon Member
States, particularly those in the region, to continue to urge all
parties in Libya to engage constructively with the Government of
National Accord and all other institutions included in the Libyan
Political Agreement and calls
upon Member
Statesto
cease support to and official contact with parallel institutions
that claim to be the legitimate authority but are outside of the
Agreement as specified by it;

Calls
upon
all Member States to respond urgently to requests for assistance
from the Government of National Accord for the implementation of the
Libyan Political Agreement;

Reiterates
its support for the ongoing deliberations of the UN facilitated
security track of the political dialogue to finalise security
arrangements,and
urges
existing militias and armed groups to respect the authority of the
Government of National Accord and its command structures;

Emphasises
the importance of the Government of National Accord exercising
control over, and safely storing arms in Libya with the support of
the international community;

Further
calls
upon the Government of National Accord to protect the integrity and
unity of the National Oil Company, the Central Bank of Libya and the
Libyan Investment Authority, and for these institutions to accept
the authority of the Government of National Accord;

Confirms
that
those individuals and entities engaging in or providing support for
acts that threaten the peace, stability or security of Libya, or
that obstruct or undermine the successful completion of the
political transition to a stable, secure and prosperous Libya under
a Government of National Accord, must be held strictly accountable,
and in this regard, recalls the travel ban and asset freeze measures
reaffirmed in paragraph 11 of resolution 2213 (2015);

Requests
that the Committee be prepared to list individuals, groups,
undertakings and entities in Libya associated with Al-Qaida or ISIL;

Urges
Member States to swiftly assist the Government of National Accord
in responding to threats to Libyan security and to actively support
the new government in defeating ISIL, groups that have pledged
allegiance to ISIL, Ansar Al Sharia, and all other individuals,
groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida operating
in Libya, upon its request;

Calls
upon the
Government of National Accord to promote and protect human rights
of all individuals within its territory and subject to its
jurisdiction, including those of women, children and people
belonging to vulnerable groups, and to comply with its obligations
under international law;

Callsupon
the
Government of National Accord to hold to account those responsible
for violations of international humanitarian law and violations and
abuses of human rights, including those involving sexual violence,
and to co-operate fully with and provide any necessary assistance to
the International Criminal Court and the Prosecutor as required by
resolution 1970 (2011) and recalled by resolution 2238 (2015);

Recalls
resolution
2240 (2015)
and
urges
Member
States to cooperate with the Government of National Accord, and with
each other, including by sharing information about acts of migrant
smuggling and human trafficking in Libya’s territorial sea, on the
high seas off the coast of Libya and rendering assistance to
migrants and victims of human trafficking recovered at sea, in
accordance with international law;

Requests
that
the Secretary-General continue to maintain the necessary flexibility
and mobility to adjust UNSMIL staffing and operations at short
notice in order to support, as appropriate and in accordance with
its mandate, implementation by Libya of agreements and
confidence-building measures or in response to their expressed
needs, and further requests
the
Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed in his
reports prior to any such adjustments;

Affirms
its
readiness to review the appropriateness of the Measures, including
the strengthening, modification, suspension or lifting of the
Measures, and its readiness to review the mandate of UNSMIL, as may
be needed at any time in light of developments in Libya,
particularly outcomes of the UN-facilitated dialogue;

Calls
upon
all parties to cooperate fully with the activities of UNSMIL,
including allowing it free interaction with all interlocutors and to
take necessary steps to ensure the security of as well as the
unhindered movement and timely access for the UN and associated
personnel;

Requests
the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council as
appropriate on implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement,
including acts that disrupt or prevent its implementation;